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What is the best way to learn to programming in LaTeX3, and where can I get the best information in your opinion. I know that does not sound like a specific question, but I want to deepen on LaTeX and do not know where to start.I've done my research on the web and I have found dozens sites referred to LaTeX3, but which of these are appropriate for someone who starts now?

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Currently, we don't have a Programming in LaTeX3 book, and even if we did there would be lots of gaps. So there is no 'complete' solution. However, there are some resources. First, I'd point to the introduction to LaTeX3 ideas which gives a broad-brush overview of the concepts. I have written a short series of blog posts on the topic: I've summarised the 'story so far'. There is also the complete command reference, as well as course of the questions here tagged or .

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    Of course, if anyone wants to help write Programming in LaTeX3 they should get in touch :-) – Joseph Wright Nov 28 '12 at 08:02
  • @JosephWright very helpful :-) – karathan Nov 28 '12 at 09:35
  • @JosephWright On your blog, which do you recommend me starting with? – azetina Jan 27 '14 at 16:49
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    @azetina http://www.texdev.net/2011/12/07/programming-latex3-background/ – Joseph Wright Jan 27 '14 at 16:59
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    @JosephWright thanks for the quick link but is there a specific sequence I can follow. It would be nice if there was a post in your blog that includes all posts on LaTeX3 from the beginning to current. – azetina Jan 27 '14 at 17:15
  • @JosephWright Thanks a lot for the extra effort. One of my resolutions this year is to contribute more to the LaTeX community and dedicate 1 hour to learning LaTeX3 programming and your blog is definitely a good start. – azetina Jan 27 '14 at 18:58
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    @azetina http://www.texdev.net/2014/02/02/programming-latex3-a-summary-so-far/ – Joseph Wright Feb 02 '14 at 10:51
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    A draft of the first chapter, “Basics”, is ready. I started the second chapter, “Conditionals”. But don't expect my “Programming in LaTeX3” to be ready before several months. – egreg Feb 02 '14 at 11:33
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    @egreg May I ask what the current status of "Programming in LaTeX3" is? I would like to get started with LaTeX3, and currently I am looking for adequate ressources. Is there anything that should be added to this rather outdated question? – Matthias Nov 13 '17 at 19:10
  • @Matthias Situation remains unchanged – Joseph Wright Nov 13 '17 at 19:57
  • @JosephWright Can I pick up where egreg left off for the book? –  May 02 '18 at 03:16
  • @egreg I am also curious to hear the current status of "Programming in LaTeX3." If I ever master it, I would be happy to contribute. – Adam Erickson Jan 18 '19 at 19:23